Tour Your Future
Tour Your Future offers an exciting opportunity for youth ages 11–17 to connect with STEM professionals and get an insider’s look at their workplaces. Participants will tour companies like Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, University of Pittsburgh, and more, experiencing firsthand what it’s like to work in various STEM fields.
All youth ages 11–17 are welcome to attend this guided career exploration. Pre-registration is required.
Select dates, June 27–Sept. 5
10 a.m.–Noon
$13 per student
Internal Contact: Maggie Fonner; Vi Polsinelli
Scholarships available. Call 412.237.3400 to learn more!
Upcoming Tours
Tues., July 8
10 a.m.–Noon
University of Pittsburgh
– Swanson School of Engineering
3700 O’Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Come visit the Swanson School of Engineering to get a glimpse of their first-year engineering program! This is a great opportunity to learn about the 10 different majors that are offered within the school and ask any questions about engineering coursework and careers.
- Receive a tour of Benedum Hall from an engineering ambassadors and experience a hands-on activity.
- Get a look at the school’s state-of-the-art buildings and labs and find out more about the student experience at the University of Pittsburgh.
Capacity: 20
Website: http://www.engineering.pitt.edu/ 
Wed., July 16
8:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Carnegie Science Center
One Allegheny Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15212
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
– Allegheny County Airport
Thanks to the MacGillivray Freeman Education Film Foundation and the Richard King Mellon Foundation, transportation will be covered to and from PIA and Carnegie Science Center, free lunch for students and a showing of Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels will be included with the tour. Details to follow upon registration.
Experience a day of aviation exploration!
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at how an airport operates and meet professionals from different fields, like pilots, air traffic controllers, airport managers, fire safety personnel, and aircraft technicians.
- Hear from professionals and learn how they got started, and what they love most about working in aviation.
- Tour an airplane hangar and observe aviation students working in the maintenance field.
It will be a full day of discovery of many exciting career paths in aviation and inspiration for anyone interested in the skies!
Website: pia.edu
Wed., July 30
1–3 p.m.
Cook MyoSite
– 100 Delta Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15238
Cook MyoSite is a life science company with a focus on regenerative medicine. Our mission is to make regenerative medicine a part of everyday medicine, and our vision is to be the most trusted name in muscle cell technology. Cook MyoSite is currently pursuing FDA approval for iltamiocel, our muscle cell technology, and to date our clinical programs have enrolled more than 700 participants. During their visit to Cook MyoSite’s laboratory facilities, students will get to tour an active aseptic biologics manufacturing laboratory and get to meet current life sciences professionals.
Max: 30 Min: 5
Website: https://www.cookmyosite.com/
Tues., Aug. 12
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
University of Pittsburgh Center for Vaccine Research
3501 Fifth Avenue, Biomedical Sciences Tower 3
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Come visit us at the Center for Vaccine Research! This is a unique opportunity to talk to the experts about VIRUSES, VACCINES and the IMMUNE RESPONSE. During the tour you will explore the laboratory space, participate in scientific experiments, learn about all the training that goes into working with pathogenic viruses and leave with a gift bag to extend your learning at home. You will meet immunologists and virologists at all career levels and learn what it’s like to be a scientist. Most importantly you will have a chance to talk to some of the most influential professionals at the center and get their take on what it’s like to work in the lab!
Max: 15 Min: 3
Website: https://www.cvr.pitt.edu/
Fri., Sept. 5
1–3 p.m.
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
– 7370 Baker St., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Join us for a captivating two-hour program at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn from accomplished women who have excelled in the fields of animal care and wildlife education. This behind-the-scenes experience is designed to inspire and empower individuals interested in pursuing a career in the dynamic world of zoos and wildlife conservation by exploring the critical work that makes zoos thrive.
Website: https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/
FAQs
Can I go on a tour? Tours are open to individuals and groups ages 11–17. Pre-registration is required. Since capacity is very limited, please ensure you can attend before registering.
What will I do on a tour? Typical tours include a guided tour of the host site’s facility, a Q&A session with STEM professionals, and a hands-on activity related to the work done at the host site.
How much does a tour cost? All tours are $13 per student. A limited number of need-based scholarships for individuals and groups are available. To request a scholarship for an individual, please complete this application . To request a scholarship for a school group, please fill out this application .
How do I sign up? Register online or call 412.237.3400 to book your spot.
What if the tour is filled? If the tour you’re interested in is filled, please call 412.237.3400 to be added to the waitlist. You will be notified if spaces become available.
Where do I go for the tour? All tours are on site at the specified locations, or on a virtual meeting platform. These are NOT at Carnegie Science Center. After registration is complete, you will receive an informational email approximately one week prior to the tour date with specific arrival and tour details.
For Professionals in STEM Fields
If you work in a STEM field, we would love to meet you! You’re just one click away from inspiring some of our next great STEM professionals! Please take the time to fill out this form to host a Tour Your Future event at your place of work.
Tour Your Future No-Call No-Show Policy
Participants must cancel their spot at least one week in advance if they are unable to attend. If any participant is a no-call no-show two times during a semester, that participant will be unable to register for future tours.
Questions? Please contact Maggie Fonner at FonnerM@carnegiesciencecenter.org for more info.
Generously supported by Richard King Mellon Foundation
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